Synonyms for
Relation
Definition
Relation means the way in which two or more people or things are connected or the way in which they behave toward each other.
Synonyms & similar words
copulation
telling
carnalknowledge
sexualintercourse
sexact
coition
relationback
recounting
coitus
sexualrelation
sexualcongress
relative
intercourse
congress
connection
association
link
tie
bond
relationship
affiliation
correlation
kinship
rapport
compatibility
interconnection
interrelation
interdependence
interrelatedness
network
alliance
association
friendship
fellowship
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- close relation
- family relation
- blood relation
- social relation
- business relation
- sexual relation
- no relation
- maintain a relation
Word family
Usage note
The word 'relation' can refer to a connection between things or people, or a person connected by family. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- My relation with my brother is very good.
- The relation between the sun and the earth is very important.
- It is important to maintain a good relation with your friends.
- The teacher explained the relation between numbers in the math class.
- The relation between the two countries has improved over the years.
Quotes
The relation between husband and wife is like that between hand and eye. If the hand hurts, the eye cries; and if the eyes cries the hand wipes away its tears. - H. Rider Haggard
The relation between parents and children is essentially based on teaching. - Gilbert K. Chesterton
The relation between the artist and the writer is similar to the relation between the mother and the son. - Leon Battista Alberti